TCOM’s Amanda Brosnan recognized among America’s Top PAs
For Amanda Brosnan, PA-C, caring for patients means looking beyond their immediate
medical needs to understand the circumstances that shape their health. That commitment
to patient care, public health and education has earned her national recognition as
a 2026 America’s Top PA by POCN.
An assistant professor in UNT Health Fort Worth’s Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Physician Assistant Studies program, Brosnan has built her career around serving underserved populations, advancing public health initiatives and preparing future physician associates to provide compassionate, informed care and the award is a validation of what she has done for over a decade.
“Receiving this award was a tremendous honor, especially knowing it was peer-nominated,” said Brosnan. “It was meaningful to have this work recognized, particularly because so much of what I do is focused on preparing the next generation of clinicians. Educating future PAs, helping strengthen the HIV workforce, and reducing stigma surrounding HIV and sexual health are all important parts of improving patient care. I hope to equip students not only with the clinical knowledge they need, but also with the confidence and compassion to care for patients and communities who have historically faced barriers to care.”
With more than 12 years of experience in primary care and public health, Brosnan brings a broad perspective to her work as both a clinician and educator. She continues to practice in an underserved community clinic, bringing real-world experience into the classroom and helping students understand the challenges patients face beyond the exam room.
Her clinical experience includes family medicine, infectious disease, HIV, sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis and adolescent health. Across these areas, her work reflects a commitment to improving access to care and addressing the barriers that can prevent people from receiving the services they need.
Brosnan earned a Master of Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she also participated as a Bloomberg Fellow in Adolescent Health. She is a Senior Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity, further strengthening her focus on the relationship between public health, education and equitable patient care.
At UNT Health, Brosnan helps educate future physician associates through teaching, curriculum development and professional leadership. She chairs the PA Studies Curriculum Committee, helping to shape the educational experiences that prepare students for the complexities of modern health care.
Her commitment to education extends beyond the classroom. Brosnan leads HIV education initiatives that connect PA students, clinicians and community members, creating opportunities to address prevention, treatment and the stigma that can discourage people from seeking care.
She also serves as principal investigator for an HIV Curriculum Integration initiative and as a co-investigator on a National Institutes of Health-funded study examining prenatal syphilis screening. Her professional contributions include continuing medical education lectures on HIV, syphilis, tuberculosis and sexually transmitted infection prevention.
Brosnan’s work has earned additional recognition, including the Ending of the HIV Epidemic Pillar Award from the Tarrant County HIV Administrative Agency and UNT Health’s PA Program 2025 Outstanding Preceptor of the Year Award.
“Moving forward, I hope to continue growing the HIV symposium at UNT Health, creating more opportunities for students to learn alongside clinicians and community members and to connect what they learn in the classroom with the needs and experiences of the communities they will serve,” Brosnan said. “My goal is to spark an interest in this work among future clinicians and help them recognize the role they can play in reducing stigma and improving access to care. Even if students don't ultimately work in HIV medicine, I hope they carry that knowledge, awareness and commitment to compassionate care into whatever area of medicine they pursue.”
The America’s Top PA honor recognizes her contributions to clinical practice, education and public health advocacy. For Brosnan, those areas of work intersect in a shared purpose: helping patients receive the care they need while preparing future clinicians to understand and respond to the challenges their patients face.
Through her continued clinical practice, educational leadership and public health initiatives, Brosnan demonstrates how physician associates can make a difference not only in individual patient encounters but also in the broader communities they serve.
Her national recognition highlights the impact of that commitment, and the important role educators and clinicians play in advancing the physician associate profession.